The layer of atmosphere closest to earth is called as stratosphere. True or false?

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Solution

The correct option is B False
False. The layer of atmosphere closest to earth is called as the troposphere. Stratosphere is the layer next to troposphere. It extends for about 15km from the surface of the earth. A Large quantity of water vapour, oxygen, nitrogen etc can be found in this layer.

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(i) Which of the following gases protects us from harmful sun rays?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Nitrogen

(ii) The most important layer of the atmosphere is

(a) Troposphere

(b) Thermosphere

(iii) Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is free from clouds?

(a) Troposphere

(b) Stratosphere

(iv) As we go up the layers of the atmosphere, the pressure

(a) Increases

(b) Decreases

(v) When precipitation comes down to the Earth in the liquid form, it is called

(a) Cloud

(b) Rain

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Assertion :Presently, the global atmosphere is warming up.

Reason :The depletion of stratospheric ozone layer has resulted in increase in ultraviolet radiations reaching the earth.

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